People
People Co., Ltd.
Company highlights
The company has paid a dividend for 12 consecutive years.
Key figures
Period 2025-01-21 to 2026-01-20Parent onlyJapanese GAAP
Company profile
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Disclosed data
Business activities and revenue composition
Revenue and profit by business segment
Disclosed segments (business divisions used in reporting): one
Revenue and profit
People
Period 2025-01-21 to 2026-01-20Source Annual securities reports
Amounts by account
| Group | Account | Amount | Consolidated / Non-consolidated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | Research and development expenses | ¥0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Commission fees | ¥0.1 billion | Parent only | |
| Salaries and allowances | ¥0.1 billion | Parent only | |
| Other | ¥99.69 million | Parent only | |
| Advertising expenses | ¥78.45 million | Parent only | |
| Freightage expenses | ¥73.55 million | Parent only | |
| Directors' compensations | ¥64.30 million | Parent only | |
| Promotion expenses | ¥46.49 million | Parent only | |
| Legal welfare expenses | ¥24.05 million | Parent only | |
| Rent expenses | ¥21.40 million | Parent only | |
| Retirement benefit expenses | ¥13.94 million | Parent only | |
| Depreciation | ¥10.60 million | Parent only | |
| Welfare expenses | ¥5.98 million | Parent only | |
| Provision of allowance for doubtful accounts | ¥-2.42 million | Parent only | |
| Employees' bonuses | ¥0.01 million | Parent only | |
| Profit by stage | Gross profit (loss) | ¥0.7 billion | Parent only |
| Ordinary income | ¥-0.2 billion | Parent only | |
| Operating income | ¥-0.2 billion | Parent only |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses
Period 2025-01-21 to 2026-01-20Source Annual securities reports
- Research and development expenses ¥0.2 billion
- Commission fees ¥0.1 billion
- Salaries and allowances ¥0.1 billion
- Other ¥0.1 billion
- Advertising expenses ¥0.1 billion
- Freightage expenses ¥0.1 billion
- Other (not itemized) ¥0.2 billion
Performance, financial position and capital allocation
Long-term changes in performance
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Long-term revenue, profit and asset trends
Period 2013 to 2026Source Annual securities reportsDisclosed
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Recent performance trends
Source Annual securities reports
Year-on-year comparison
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | ¥5.5B | ¥7.4B | ¥5.4B | ¥1.9B | ¥1.6B |
| Year on year (%) | comparison basis not confirmed | +35.8%◆ | -28.1%◆ | -64.2%◆ | -15.8% |
| Ordinary income (loss) | ¥0.5B | ¥0.5B | ¥0.4B | -¥0.0B | -¥0.2B |
| Change from prior year | comparison basis not confirmed | +3.5% | -12.5% | profit to loss◆ | 3.87x |
| Ordinary income (loss) as a share of Net sales | 9.0% | 6.9% | 8.4% | -2.4% | -10.8% |
| Change (percentage points) | comparison basis not confirmed | -2.1 points◆ | +1.5 points | -10.7 points◆ | -8.5 points◆ |
Fiscal periods marked for changes
Earlier fiscal periods (5)
- 2015Ordinary income (loss) as a share of revenue +3.3 points
- 2016Net sales year on year +32.2%, Ordinary income (loss) as a share of revenue +3.8 points
- 2020Ordinary income (loss) as a share of revenue -2.5 points
- 2021Ordinary income (loss) as a share of revenue +3.0 points
- 2023Net sales year on year +35.8%, Ordinary income (loss) as a share of revenue -2.1 points
- 2024Net sales year on year -28.1%
- 2025Net sales year on year -64.2%, Ordinary income (loss) as a share of revenue -10.7 points, Ordinary income (loss) profit to loss
- 2026Ordinary income (loss) as a share of revenue -8.5 points
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Earnings and net assets per share over time
Unit yenSource Annual securities reports
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Return on equity over time
Unit %Source Annual securities reports
Parent only indicators (17 items)
| Item | 4 years ago | 3 years ago | 2 years ago | Last year | This year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | ¥5.5 billion | ¥7.4 billion | ¥5.4 billion | ¥1.9 billion | ¥1.6 billion |
| Ordinary income (loss) | ¥0.5 billion | ¥0.5 billion | ¥0.4 billion | ¥-45.18 million | ¥-0.2 billion |
| Net income (loss) | ¥0.3 billion | ¥0.4 billion | ¥0.3 billion | ¥-72.00 million | ¥-61.08 million |
| Capital stock | ¥0.2 billion | ¥0.2 billion | ¥0.2 billion | ¥0.2 billion | ¥0.2 billion |
| Total number of issued shares (common stock) | 4,437,500 shares | 4,437,500 shares | 4,437,500 shares | 4,437,500 shares | 4,437,500 shares |
| Net assets | ¥2.3 billion | ¥2.3 billion | ¥2.4 billion | ¥2.1 billion | ¥1.7 billion |
| Total assets | ¥2.8 billion | ¥3.0 billion | ¥2.8 billion | ¥2.3 billion | ¥1.8 billion |
| Net assets per share | 528.4 yen | 532.35 yen | 547.52 yen | 486.51 yen | 439.03 yen |
| Dividend per share | 78 yen | 58 yen | 48 yen | Could not be retrieved | Could not be retrieved |
| Basic earnings (loss) per share | 78.52 yen | 81.31 yen | 71.53 yen | -16.46 yen | -15.61 yen |
| Equity-to-asset ratio | 83.0% | 77.3% | 86.5% | 92.5% | 92.8% |
| Return on equity | 15.1% | 15.3% | 13.2% | Could not be retrieved | Could not be retrieved |
| Payout ratio | 99.3% | 71.3% | 67.1% | Could not be retrieved | Could not be retrieved |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | ¥0.3 billion | ¥0.5 billion | ¥0.8 billion | ¥-93.19 million | ¥-0.2 billion |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | ¥-0.1 billion | ¥-0.1 billion | ¥-8.23 million | ¥-80.59 million | ¥0.2 billion |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | ¥-0.3 billion | ¥-0.3 billion | ¥-0.3 billion | ¥-0.2 billion | ¥-0.3 billion |
| Cash and cash equivalents | ¥1.3 billion | ¥1.3 billion | ¥1.8 billion | ¥1.4 billion | ¥1.2 billion |
Dividend history
| Fiscal year | Annual dividend per share | Of which interim | Payout ratio (as reported, parent only) | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY ending 1/2024 | ¥48 | Could not be retrieved | 67.1% | |
| FY ending 1/2023 | ¥58 | Could not be retrieved | 71.3% | |
| FY ending 1/2022 | ¥78 | Could not be retrieved | 99.3% | |
| FY ending 1/2021 | ¥60 | Could not be retrieved | 79.8% | |
| FY ending 1/2020 | ¥38 | Could not be retrieved | 75.5% | |
| FY ending 1/2019 | ¥62 | Could not be retrieved | 94.1% | |
| FY ending 1/2018 | ¥65 | Could not be retrieved | 95.7% | |
| FY ending 1/2017 | ¥82 | Could not be retrieved | 97.2% | |
| FY ending 1/2016 | ¥90 | Could not be retrieved | 99.8% | |
| FY ending 1/2015 | ¥46 | Could not be retrieved | 99.8% | |
| FY ending 1/2014 | ¥27 | Could not be retrieved | 97.2% | |
| FY ending 1/2013 | ¥20 | Could not be retrieved | 94.2% |
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Dividends per share over time
Unit yenSource Annual securities reports
Shareholder composition
Share ownership by holder category
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Unit %Source Annual securities reports
- Financial institutions2.11%
- Securities firms8.41%
- Other corporations5.71%
- Foreign holders (institutions)2.51%
- Foreign holders (individuals)0.04%
- Individuals and others81.22%
- Government and municipalities0.00%
Research and development expenses and capital expenditure
| Fiscal year | Research and development | Capital expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| FY ending 1/2026 | ¥0.3 billion | ¥62.00 million |
| FY ending 1/2021 | ¥0.2 billion | ¥72.00 million |
| FY ending 1/2020 | ¥0.2 billion | Could not be retrieved |
Revenue scale in the same industry
People
Source Annual securities reports of each company
Other Products: 120 companies · revenue · largest first・each company’s latest fiscal year・consolidated (parent-only where no consolidated figures)・Disclosed
Workforce information
Women 12.0 yrs Average length of service by gender
Women 34 Employees by gender
Administrative filings and published information
Workplace information filings
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Employees | 40 |
| Average monthly overtime (statutory overtime plus work on statutory days off) |
3 hours |
| Share of managers who are women | 89.5% |
| Share of board members who are women | 75% |
Audit and disclosure information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Audit firm | ふじみ監査法人 |
| Audit fees (this year, filing company) | ¥17.00 million |
| Non-audit fees (this year, total) | Not applicable |
| Going concern note | Cannot be determined |
| Accounting standard | Japanese GAAP |
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Sources and methodology
Retrieved disclosed figures
Major management indicators (5 years) (14 items)
| Item | Value | Consolidated / Non-consolidated |
|---|---|---|
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | ¥-0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Net sales | ¥1.6 billion | Parent only |
| Net income (loss) | ¥-61.08 million | Parent only |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | ¥0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Cash and cash equivalents | ¥1.2 billion | Parent only |
| Total number of issued shares (common stock) | 4,437,500 shares | Parent only |
| Net assets | ¥1.7 billion | Parent only |
| Ordinary income (loss) | ¥-0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Total assets | ¥1.8 billion | Parent only |
| Equity-to-asset ratio | 92.8% | Parent only |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | ¥-0.3 billion | Parent only |
| Capital stock | ¥0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Basic earnings (loss) per share | -15.61 yen | Parent only |
| Net assets per share | 439.03 yen | Parent only |
Employees (9 items)
| Item | Value | Consolidated / Non-consolidated |
|---|---|---|
| Wage gap between men and women (all employees) | 112.6% | Parent only |
| Average length of service (years) | 14 years | Parent only |
| Average length of service months | 7 months | Parent only |
| Average annual salary | ¥6.00 million | Parent only |
| Average age (years) | 42 years old | Parent only |
| Average age months | 4 months | Parent only |
| Number of employees | 40 people | Parent only |
| Number of employees | 40 people | Parent only |
| Wage gap between men and women (regular employees) | 112.6% | Parent only |
Shares (14 items)
| Item | Value | Consolidated / Non-consolidated |
|---|---|---|
| Number of shares held | 1,379,900 shares | Consolidated |
| Total number of shares held treasury shares etc | 611,300 shares | Consolidated |
| Number of issues whose number of shares decreased shares other than those not listed investment shares held for purposes other than pure investment reporting company | 1 issues | Consolidated |
| Total sale amount for decreased shares shares other than those not listed investment shares held for purposes other than pure investment reporting company | ¥0.2 billion | Consolidated |
| Number of shares | 4,437,500 shares | Consolidated |
| Shareholding ratio treasury shares etc | 13.8% | Consolidated |
| Shareholding ratio | 36.1% | Consolidated |
| Number of shares held in own name treasury shares etc | 611,300 shares | Consolidated |
| Number of voting rights | 38,204 units | Consolidated |
| Carrying amount on the balance sheet | ¥0.03 million | Consolidated |
| Carrying amount on the balance sheet | ¥33.12 million | Consolidated |
| Number of issues | 1 issues | Consolidated |
| Number of issues | 1 issues | Consolidated |
| Total shareholder return | 52.2% | Parent only |
Other disclosed items (3 items)
| Item | Value | Consolidated / Non-consolidated |
|---|---|---|
| Total return on the share price index | 223.8% | Parent only |
| Write-downs of inventories | ¥29.07 million | Parent only |
| Ratio of female employees in managerial positions | 86.7% | Parent only |
Research and development (1 items)
| Item | Value | Consolidated / Non-consolidated |
|---|---|---|
| Research and development expenses | ¥0.3 billion | Consolidated |
Property and facilities (1 items)
| Item | Value | Consolidated / Non-consolidated |
|---|---|---|
| Capital expenditures | ¥62.00 million | Consolidated |
Audit (1 items)
| Item | Value | Consolidated / Non-consolidated |
|---|---|---|
| Fees for audit and attestation services - reporting company | ¥17.00 million | Consolidated |
Balance sheet (54 items)
| Item | Value | Consolidated / Non-consolidated |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ¥10.91 million | Parent only |
| Other | ¥0.79 million | Parent only |
| Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities | ¥21.48 million | Parent only |
| Other capital surplus | ¥5,000 | Parent only |
| Software | ¥0 | Parent only |
| Software in progress | ¥0 | Parent only |
| Life insurance funds | ¥52.62 million | Parent only |
| General reserve | ¥1.0 billion | Parent only |
| Retained earnings | ¥1.6 billion | Parent only |
| Legal retained earnings | ¥59.70 million | Parent only |
| Advances received | ¥10.77 million | Parent only |
| Prepaid expenses | ¥5.78 million | Parent only |
| Raw materials | ¥19.27 million | Parent only |
| Merchandise | ¥0.3 billion | Parent only |
| Non-current liabilities | ¥9.22 million | Parent only |
| Non-current assets | ¥0.1 billion | Parent only |
| Reserve for reduction entry2 | ¥12.78 million | Parent only |
| Accounts receivable - trade | ¥0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Tools, furniture and fixtures | ¥0.6 billion | Parent only |
| Tools, furniture and fixtures | ¥0 | Parent only |
| Buildings | ¥2.21 million | Parent only |
| Buildings, net | ¥0 | Parent only |
| Construction in progress | ¥0 | Parent only |
| Investments and other assets | ¥0.1 billion | Parent only |
| Investment securities | ¥33.15 million | Parent only |
| Lease and guarantee deposits | ¥27.12 million | Parent only |
| Property, plant and equipment | ¥0 | Parent only |
| Consumption taxes receivable | ¥15.40 million | Parent only |
| Income taxes payable | ¥7.21 million | Parent only |
| Accrued expenses | ¥31.34 million | Parent only |
| Accounts payable - other | ¥47.04 million | Parent only |
| Shareholders' equity | ¥1.7 billion | Parent only |
| Current liabilities | ¥0.1 billion | Parent only |
| Current assets | ¥1.7 billion | Parent only |
| Accumulated depreciation | ¥-0.6 billion | Parent only |
| Accumulated depreciation | ¥-2.21 million | Parent only |
| Intangible assets | ¥0 | Parent only |
| Cash and cash equivalents | ¥1.2 billion | Parent only |
| Cash and deposits | ¥1.2 billion | Parent only |
| Net assets | ¥1.7 billion | Parent only |
| Net assets | ¥1.7 billion | Parent only |
| Total assets | ¥1.8 billion | Parent only |
| Deferred tax liabilities | ¥9.22 million | Parent only |
| Retained earnings brought forward | ¥0.5 billion | Parent only |
| Treasury stock | ¥-0.3 billion | Parent only |
| Valuation and translation adjustments | ¥21.48 million | Parent only |
| Liabilities | ¥0.1 billion | Parent only |
| Liabilities and net assets | ¥1.8 billion | Parent only |
| Accounts payable - trade | ¥13.46 million | Parent only |
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | ¥-0.33 million | Parent only |
| Capital surplus | ¥0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Legal capital surplus | ¥0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Capital stock | ¥0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Telephone subscription right | ¥0 | Parent only |
Statement of income (53 items)
| Item | Value | Consolidated / Non-consolidated |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ¥0.73 million | Parent only |
| Other | ¥5,000 | Parent only |
| Other | ¥99.69 million | Parent only |
| Transfer from other account cos | ¥55.15 million | Parent only |
| Transfer to other accounts | ¥5.14 million | Parent only |
| Interest income | ¥0.02 million | Parent only |
| Dividend income | ¥0.66 million | Parent only |
| Total | ¥1.2 billion | Parent only |
| Ending goods | ¥0.3 billion | Parent only |
| Beginning goods | ¥0.3 billion | Parent only |
| Operating income | ¥-0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Non-operating income | ¥1.42 million | Parent only |
| Non-operating expenses | ¥2.35 million | Parent only |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | ¥-0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Cost of sales | ¥0.9 billion | Parent only |
| Gross profit (loss) | ¥0.7 billion | Parent only |
| Net sales | ¥1.6 billion | Parent only |
| Advertising expenses | ¥78.45 million | Parent only |
| Cost of purchased goods | ¥0.9 billion | Parent only |
| Net income (loss) | ¥-61.08 million | Parent only |
| Net income (loss) | ¥-61.08 million | Parent only |
| Directors' compensations | ¥64.30 million | Parent only |
| Employees' bonuses | ¥0.01 million | Parent only |
| Gain on sales of investment securities | ¥0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | ¥0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Commission fees | ¥0.1 billion | Parent only |
| Income taxes - current | ¥3.00 million | Parent only |
| Income taxes | ¥6.92 million | Parent only |
| Income taxes - deferred | ¥3.92 million | Parent only |
| Legal welfare expenses | ¥24.05 million | Parent only |
| Depreciation | ¥10.60 million | Parent only |
| Impairment loss | ¥63.73 million | Parent only |
| Foreign exchange losses | ¥1.87 million | Parent only |
| Extraordinary income | ¥0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Extraordinary loss | ¥63.73 million | Parent only |
| Effect of exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents | ¥-9,000 | Parent only |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | ¥-0.3 billion | Parent only |
| Research and development expenses | ¥0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Research and development expenses | ¥0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Welfare expenses | ¥5.98 million | Parent only |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | ¥-54.16 million | Parent only |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | ¥-54.16 million | Parent only |
| Ordinary income | ¥-0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Salaries and allowances | ¥0.1 billion | Parent only |
| Purchase of treasury stock | ¥-0.3 billion | Parent only |
| Commission for purchase of treasury shares | ¥0.48 million | Parent only |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | ¥-0.3 billion | Parent only |
| Promotion expenses | ¥46.49 million | Parent only |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | ¥0.9 billion | Parent only |
| Provision of allowance for doubtful accounts | ¥-2.42 million | Parent only |
| Rent expenses | ¥21.40 million | Parent only |
| Retirement benefit expenses | ¥13.94 million | Parent only |
| Freightage expenses | ¥73.55 million | Parent only |
Statement of changes in equity (2 items)
| Item | Value | Consolidated / Non-consolidated |
|---|---|---|
| Total changes during the period | ¥-0.4 billion | Parent only |
| Net changes in items other than shareholders' equity | ¥-83.60 million | Parent only |
Statement of cash flows (22 items)
| Item | Value | Consolidated / Non-consolidated |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ¥10.04 million | Parent only |
| Other | ¥0.18 million | Parent only |
| Increase decrease in notes and accounts payable trade | ¥-9.13 million | Parent only |
| Interest and dividends income received | ¥0.69 million | Parent only |
| Increase (decrease) in advances received | ¥5.00 million | Parent only |
| Decrease (increase) in advance payments to suppliers | ¥0.28 million | Parent only |
| Interest and dividend income | ¥-0.69 million | Parent only |
| Decrease increase in notes and accounts receivable trade | ¥31.24 million | Parent only |
| Subtotal | ¥-0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Proceeds from sales of investment securities | ¥0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Loss (gain) on sales of long-term investment securities | ¥-0.2 billion | Parent only |
| Purchase of property plant and equipment | ¥-39.72 million | Parent only |
| Decrease (increase) in inventories | ¥-75.69 million | Parent only |
| Income taxes paid | ¥-0.37 million | Parent only |
| Depreciation | ¥59.66 million | Parent only |
| Impairment loss | ¥63.73 million | Parent only |
| Foreign exchange loss (gain) | ¥9,000 | Parent only |
| Purchase of intangible assets | ¥-7.55 million | Parent only |
| Regarding purchase of treasury stock | ¥-0.3 billion | Parent only |
| Proceeds from subsidy-InvCF | ¥24.60 million | Parent only |
| Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts | ¥-2.42 million | Parent only |
| Dividends | ¥-0.19 million | Parent only |
Basic indicators
| Item | Value | Consolidated / Non-consolidated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | ¥-0.2 billion | Parent only | Disclosed |
| Dividend per share | Not disclosed | Not applicable | Not disclosed |
| Number of employees | 40 | Parent only | Disclosed |
| Net assets | ¥1.7 billion | Parent only | Disclosed |
| Net sales | ¥1.6 billion | Parent only | Disclosed |
| Operating income | ¥-0.2 billion | Parent only | Disclosed |
| Ordinary income | ¥-0.2 billion | Parent only | Disclosed |
| Total assets | ¥1.8 billion | Parent only | Disclosed |
| Operating margin | -10.8% | Parent only | Calculated |
| Net margin | Not disclosed | Not applicable | Not calculated (a required value is not disclosed) |
| Sales per employee | 40322525 yen | Parent only | Calculated |
| Total asset turnover | 0.89 times | Parent only | Calculated |
| Net assets to total assets | 92.8% | Parent only | Calculated |